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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,354.93, 17,049.15 and 7,050.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,354.93, 17,049.15 and 7,050.24 is: 9,728.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,354.93 : 17,049.15 = 7,050.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,354.93/17,049.15 = 7,050.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,354.93x = 17,049.15 × 7,050.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,354.93x = 120,200,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,200,599.30/12,354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,728.96

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